Moisterizers for Diabetics

farmgal67357 · June 30, 2011, 03:49:50 PM

Being diabetic has left me with really dry skin. What kind of moisturizer is best?

Lisa

Catwoman · June 30, 2011, 04:56:38 PM

If you have a friend who is a beautician or a barber, have them go to Peel's (or any other off-limits supply store) and have them get you some Glysolid. It's pure glycerin and heals up skin that is overly dry. Expensive but worth it. Burt's Bees also has an almond milk hand lotion that is really good for healing up really dry skin. Good luck!!

sixdogsmom · June 30, 2011, 05:33:53 PM

Hubby was a heart transplant recipient, and as a result of the rejection drugs he had very dry flaky skin. His Mohs' surgeon recommend Ammonium Lactate Lotion 12%. It is available from the pharmacy, and it is over the counter although you must ask the pharmacist for it. This stuff works great, I use it on my dry feet in the winter. It only takes a couple of applications to notice the difference. Cost is about $12.00, and it is worth it!

Catwoman · June 30, 2011, 06:19:52 PM

I'm going to steal this suggestion for my mom. I've never heard of this stuff before...My mom has extremely dry skin and would benefit greatly from this lotion. Thank you!! :-)

sixdogsmom · June 30, 2011, 06:28:25 PM

Hope it works for her!

srkruzich · June 30, 2011, 07:55:32 PM

does that stuff work on very calloused and cracked heels.

sixdogsmom · June 30, 2011, 08:00:14 PM

Worth a try! I wear crocs all the time in the winter; not much protection from the cold, so I get dry skin as a result. This lotion works very well.

srkruzich · June 30, 2011, 08:02:39 PM

I used to go barefoot all the time, Hate shoes with a passion. Hot sweaty and confining. But doc says i'll lose a foot if i continue to do so.

Even indoors i'm supposed to wear shoes.

sixdogsmom · June 30, 2011, 08:08:38 PM

Take good care of your feet since you are diabetic. You lose sensitivity and don't realize that you have been injured until it is too late. I had a sweet little friend who lost her leg, then her life due to this. Take Care!

farmgal67357 · June 30, 2011, 10:20:50 PM

Quote from: srkruzich on June 30, 2011, 08:02:39 PM
I used to go barefoot all the time, Hate shoes with a passion. Hot sweaty and confining. But doc says i'll lose a foot if i continue to do so. Even indoors i'm supposed to wear shoes.

Yep. I feel your pain. Are you on insulin, if that's not too personal question? Lookin' for someone else to commiserate with!

Lisa